Douro River Valley

About This Cruise

As you follow the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages, and acres of ripe vineyards.

Type

Ship

S.S. São Rafael

Departure Date

18 August 2027

Cruise Line

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Duration

7 Nights

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Itinerary

Day 1

August 18, 2027

Porto, Portugal

Day 2

August 19, 2027

Porto, Portugal

Day 3

August 20, 2027

Régua, Portugal

Day 4

August 21, 2027

Pocinho, Portugal

Day 5

August 22, 2027

Salamanca, Spain

Day 6

August 23, 2027

Pinhão, Portugal

Day 7

August 24, 2027

Porto, Portugal

Day 8

August 25, 2027

Porto, Portugal

Portugal

Porto

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Portugal

Porto

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Portugal

Régua

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Portugal

Pocinho

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Spain

Salamanca

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Portugal

Pinhão

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Portugal

Porto

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Portugal

Porto

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Overview

As you follow the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages, and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port. Explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine, and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, and visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!

Uniworld also offers an 11-day version of this itinerary, featuring additional excursions in Lisbon. Click here for more information.

Suite

Grand Suite

  • Grand Suite (307 sq ft – 28.5 sq m).
  • Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

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Suite

Suite

  • Suite (220 sq ft – 20.4 sq m).
  • Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.
Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom

  • French Balcony (156 sq ft – 14.5 sq m).
  • Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

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Outside

Deluxe Stateroom

  • Deluxe (164 sq ft – 15.2 sq m)
  • Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship

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Outside

Classic

  • Classic (144 – 156 sq ft / 13.4 – 14.5 sq m)
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regional

Feirtoria Restaurant

The Feitoria Restaurant can be found on the Cape Verde Deck.

bakery

Heritage Bistro

The Heritage Bistro can be found on the Azores Deck.

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cafe

Coffee Station

The Coffee Station can be found on the Cape Verde Deck.

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Bar

Duoro Wine Cellar

The Duoro Wine Cellar can be found on Cape Verde Deck.

Bar, Lounge

Lounge

The Lounge can be found on Azores Deck.

Shop

Shop

The Shop can be found on Azores Deck.

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Sun Deck, Pool Deck

Sun Deck

The Sun Deck can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace.

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Lounge, Reception

Reception

The Reception can be found on Azores Deck.

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Gym

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre can be found on the Madeira Deck.

Spa, Wellness

Spa

The Spa can be found on the Madeira Deck.

Pool

Pool

The Pool can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace